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“JoAnne and all,I very vividly remember first meeting Roy when he and JoAnne started dating almost 50 years ago. True Love for JoAnne was so evident...Read More »
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Walter and Kelly McDaniel

“Joanne, Chad, Doug, Michelle, Chris and Brian.So sorry for your loss. Roy always had a way to make everyone laugh. We are so glad to have met him and...Read More »
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3 of 13 | Posted by: Bill and Gina Salice

“To JoAnne, Doug & Michelle and Chad - I am so incredibly sad to hear of Roy's passing. I'm blessed to have met him through the long-standing...Read More »
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Monica Pierce

“Joanne and family such a nice person and we grew up on same street.
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Richard and Jettie Privott

“Joanne and family,i was so sorry to hear of the passing of roy,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. ronald and linda...Read More »
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6 of 13 | Posted by: linda morefield

“Wow, what a very special cousin, Roy! How I loved him and how he would always make everyone around him smile and laugh. Such a great person that will...Read More »
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7 of 13 | Posted by: Lois Jean McDaniel Kroesser

“So so sorry to hear of Roy's passing! We will forever remember the great gatherings and the hospitality Roy offered to our family. His laughter,...Read More »
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8 of 13 | Posted by: Onda and Valerie Kaye

“I will always remember Roy as Big Al or Baby Duck. I worked with Al from 1978 until he retired he was a loyal Union Member and also a great pipe...Read More »
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9 of 13 | Posted by: Jack Sciarrino Local 272

“Joanne and family,i was so sorry to hear of the passing of roy,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. ronald and linda...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: linda morefield

“Dear Allen Family, I wanted to write and express my deepest condolences for your loss of Douglas. Loosing someone we love is definitely one of the...Read More »
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11 of 13 | Posted by: Desiree

“I just adored this man! Roy has been such a great part of my life since I was just a kid. I've never heard him say a cross word to or about anyone.....Read More »
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Rhonda Hollis Livermore

“Our deepest thoughts and prayers with Joann and the family during this difficult time.Roy was such an entertainer during his life and will be...Read More »
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13 of 13 | Posted by: Rex Hollis Jr.

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DouglasRoyAllen, Jr., 67, of Ferebee Ave., Chesapeake, VA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, in his home. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was a retired Marine Pipe Fitter with Shop 56 from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church and South Norfolk Ruritan Club. Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, JoAnne Rust Allen of Chesapeake, VA; two sons, Douglas R. Allen III and wife Michelle, and Chad Allen, both of Chesapeake, VA; a brother, Gene Allen and wife Brenda of Windsor, VA; and two grandchildren, Chris and Brian Allen of Chesapeake, VA. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frankie; and a sister, Margaret. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel by Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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JoAnne and all,I very vividly remember first meeting Roy when he and JoAnne started dating almost 50 years ago. True Love for JoAnne was so evident from the very first time we all met him. Also many memories of McDaniel/Rust/Allen family gatherings with JoAnne, Roy, Sylvia, HJ, Uncle Harold, Aunt Francis, and all sharing stories around the dining table, or at the Nags-head Beach gatherings. Roy always had the best sense of humor and never had a cross word for

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JoAnne and all,I very vividly remember first meeting Roy when he and JoAnne started dating almost 50 years ago. True Love for JoAnne was so evident from the very first time we all met him. Also many memories of McDaniel/Rust/Allen family gatherings with JoAnne, Roy, Sylvia, HJ, Uncle Harold, Aunt Francis, and all sharing stories around the dining table, or at the Nags-head Beach gatherings. Roy always had the best sense of humor and never had a cross word for anyone. I was lucky to see/talk with him at a Family gathering at a local Great Bridge restaurant a year or so back. I'm sure Roy got his wings as he left such a wonderful impression on all of us. Love you JoAnne from your Seattle Cousins...

Posted by: Walter and Kelly McDaniel Apr 26, 2013

condolences from Bill and Mary Babb

Posted by: william Babb Apr 25, 2013

Joanne, Chad, Doug, Michelle, Chris and Brian.So sorry for your loss. Roy always had a way to make everyone laugh. We are so glad to have met him and know he will be greatly missed. Bill & Gina Salice

Posted by: Bill and Gina Salice Apr 25, 2013

To JoAnne, Doug & Michelle and Chad -

I am so incredibly sad to hear of Roy's passing. I'm blessed to have met him through the long-standing friendship with the Trueblood Family. I have fond memories of seeing the Allens hang out with Warren & Frances, Elizabeth & Warren Jr. I will always remember his bright, cheery smile and infectious laugh. I know he will be missed dearly, but loved eternally by his family and friends.

Posted by: Monica Pierce Apr 25, 2013

Joanne and family such a nice person and we grew up on same street.

Posted by: Richard and Jettie Privott Apr 24, 2013

Joanne and family,i was so sorry to hear of the passing of roy,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. ronald and linda morefield

Posted by: linda morefield Apr 24, 2013

Wow, what a very special cousin, Roy! How I loved him and how he would always make everyone around him smile and laugh. Such a great person that will always be missed and loved. I will always remember and treasure all of the fun times with Roy and JoAnne together making me laugh!!! These will never be forgotten and forever treasured and will always make me smile. I love you JoAnn and family

Posted by: Lois Jean McDaniel Kroesser Apr 24, 2013

So so sorry to hear of Roy's passing! We will forever remember the great gatherings and the hospitality Roy offered to our family. His laughter, his stories....I usually ended up laughing hysterically! He will be missed; another angel is in heaven tonight..Love you JoAnn and family.

Posted by: Onda and Valerie Kaye Apr 24, 2013

I will always remember Roy as Big Al or Baby Duck. I worked with Al from 1978 until he retired he was a loyal Union Member and also a great pipe fitter. He taught me alot about the shipyard. he will be missed by his union Brothers and Sisters.

Posted by: Jack Sciarrino Local 272 Apr 24, 2013

Joanne and family,i was so sorry to hear of the passing of roy,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. ronald and linda morefield

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